Increases

The Make One Left Increase (M1L)

About this Stitch Pattern

The Make One Left Increase (M1L) is the complement to the Make One Right Increase (M1R). It is used to add stitches to your knitting and can be used any time a pattern calls for a Make One (M1) Increase. It is a mostly invisible increase that is clean and tight. This particular increase creates a right leaning stitch.

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Techniques Used In This Stitch Pattern

Stitch Pattern Details

Skill Level

Beginner

Row Count

Stitch Repeat

Stitch Pattern Instructions

  • Step 1: Take your main needle and going from in front, insert it under the strand between your two stitches, and lift up.
  • Step 2: With your working needle, insert your tip into the back loop of the newly formed stitch, and knit it off the needle.
  • Step 3: Knit the next stitch off your main needle.

Stitch Pattern Swatch Photos

M1L

Stitch Pattern Characteristics

increase | technique